Portland-based startup wants to find you the perfect beer
BREW NEWS: BeerPickr helps users establish which beer they want and where they can get it; Bend brewers find inspiration on the trail.
Oregon businesses face destruction from future earthquake
BY KIM MOORE | RESEARCH EDITOR
An earthquake would completely destroy many Oregon businesses, highlighting the urgent need for the private and public sectors to collaborate on shoring up disaster preparedness, said panelists at an Oregon Business breakfast summit today.
Big banks hit with $2.5B fine
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Financial institutions are being fined for manipulating the global currency market, starting in 2007.
Six Chinese nationals allegedly stole trade secrets
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Six technologists have been charged with stealing wireless technology from American companies.
Wages, housing, out of whack in Oregon
A 2-bedroom apartment in Oregon is out of reach for those making less than $16.61 an hour.
How much could alternative transportation methods save?
Ridesharing services could lower carbon emissions, save cities billions, a research organization reports.
Multi-million dollar cancer charities accused of scams
Oregon joins a federal lawsuit against four national cancer charities.
House moves impeachment bill forward
Legislation that aims to boost transparency and accountability passes with bipartisan support.
Oregon furniture manufacturer files for bankruptcy
Mastercraft Furniture Inc., previously celebrated for providing American manufacturing jobs, aims to declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Lane Bryant owner to buy Ann Taylor, Loft
ASSOCIATED PRESS: The Ascena Retail Group is buying the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft for about $2.16 billion.